The radio silence that recently fell over retransmission negotiations between Journal Broadcast Group and Time Warner Cable suggests that the two sides have stopped shouting at each other finally and started talking.

The latest statement by Steve Wexler, vice president of radio and TV for Journal Broadcast, affirms that belief. It says that the two sides are "finally engaged in active negotiations ... to close the gap on our remaining differences."

He said: "We remain hopeful we can put this dispute behind us soon, especially with another Sunday night NFL game now jeopardized, not to mention the kickoff of the fall TV season." »Read Full Blog Post

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Hopefully Time Warner doesn't give in and refuses to accept any charge what is free programming to non-cable subscribers. No reason people with cable should be forced to pay especially considering its lack of quality programming and the fact that its 2 or so worthwhile programs are available for free over the air and online

New ratings come out showing 20k viewership decrease for TMJ4 10pm newscast, and just by coincidence, there is a blog post about JBG and TWC negotiating today. Gee... I wonder why that would be? Could it be JBG is seeing the ratings decline, and came back to the table?

Oh Boy! I can't wait to start seeing my 15 year old reruns of Law & Order I haven't seen in almost 2 months! And that local news! Oh wait, they're all the same. Don't give in TWC! They need you WAY more than you need them.

Channel 4 is off the air on my Time Warner Cable? Really? When did that happen?

Why are they off the air? Because they want to charge each of us subscribers an additional $10 per year for something that they give away for free?

So what happens when 6, 12, 18, 24 and 58 want to start feeding at that trough? I have to pay an additional $60 (or more!) per year for something they're giving away for free? Don't they benefit when I watch their product? Why are they trying to pi$$ off and rip off their customers?